Réada Cronin (Kildare North, Sinn Fein)
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217. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the amount paid to a company (details supplied) for a temporary accommodation centre; the initial length of the contract provided for same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14595/25]

Norma Foley (Kerry, Fianna Fail)
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Since the outbreak of the conflict in Ukraine in February 2022, my Department continues to work as part of the whole-of-Government response with a focus on providing access to emergency temporary accommodation to those fleeing the conflict who request it, in line with Government policy. This supports Beneficiaries of Temporary Protection (BOTPs) to make longer term independent arrangements if they decide to remain in Ireland for the duration of the Temporary Protection Directive.

The property to which the Deputy refers was contracted by my Department from March 2024 to March 2025 to provide emergency temporary accommodation to BOTPs.

The amount paid in respect of the accommodation centre to which the Deputy refers is €28,485,621.76.